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(Fmaj7)Hang all the mis tle toe.
(Dm7)I’m gon na get to know you (Ebmaj9)bet ter
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
(Fmaj7)And as we trim the tree (Dm7)how much fun it’s gon na be to (Ebmaj9)geth er
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
The (Am7)fi re side is blaz ing bright.
We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the night
and this (F)Christ mas
will (Bbmaj7)be a (Eb7)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas
for (B)me.
(Fmaj7)Pres ents and cards are here.
(Dm7)My world is filled with cheer and (Ebmaj9)you, ter
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
(Fmaj7)And as I look a round (Dm7)your much eyes out shine the town; they (Ebmaj9)do, er
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
The (Am7)fi re side is blaz ing bright.
We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the night
and this (F)Christ mas
will (Bbmaj7)be a (Eb7)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas
for (B)me.
Mer ry Christ mas.
(F)Shake your hand, shake your (D7)hand (Bbmaj7)now.
(F)Wish your broth er mer ry (D7)Christ mas
all o ver (D7)the land (Bbmaj7)now.
This Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Christmas”
- What key is "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway played in?
- This Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "This Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Christmas"?
- "This Christmas" was originally performed by Donny Hathaway. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?
- Try "THE GHETTO", "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "THIS CHRISTMAS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "This Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "This Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "This Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.